This page is dedicated to supporting students who are parentings by connecting them with campus and community resources that can help balance school, family, and personal-well being. 

Meet the Parent Navigators

 

To support students who are pregnant and/or parenting, Minnesota State Colleges- including NHCC- are required to have a dedicated Parent Navigator on campus. This important role is mandated by state policy to ensure you have a knowledgeable caring guide who connects you with the resources and help you need to success both academically and as a parent.  

What does a Parent Navigator Do?  

The Parent Navigator is your go-to person for information about campus and community support services tailored for parenting students. They provide guidance on a wide range of resources and help you navigate any challenges related to pregnancy, parenting, or family responsibilities while you pursue your education.  

Navigators provide a “warm handoff” to campus and community contact with knowledge in the following areas:  

  • Medical and behavioral health coverage and services
  • Public benefit programs related to food security
  • Affordable housing and housing subsidies
  • Parenting and childcare resources
  • Employment assistance
  • Transportation assistance
  • Institutional resources including academic support  

Parent Scholarship Program & Cohort 

The Parent Support Scholarship Program is a unique, year-long opportunity for NHCC students who are parenting.

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Parenting Resources

Visit the NHCC Student Basic Needs Resource page for more information on basic needs resources.

The Parent Resource and Study Room at North Hennepin Community College is a dedicated space parenting students to relax, study, and gain access to parenting resources while accompanied by their children.  

Visit the Parent Resource and Study Room for more information. 

North Hennepin Community College provides dedicated Lactation Rooms to support nursing and breastfeeding students and employees by offering a private, quiet, safe, and hygiene environment. These spaces are designed for pumping breast milk, breastfeeding, feeding children, and related needs.   

Lactation Room Locations

Visit the NHCC Lactation Rooms page for more information. 

Community Lactation Resources 

Anoka County Public Health Nurse Family Home Visiting   

Free services for Anoka County residents from Public Health Nurses who can provide support with pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting resources.  

Anoka County Public Health Nurse Family Home Visiting Website

Hennepin County Helping Us Grow (HUG) 

Helping Us Grow is a partnership of Hennepin County school districts and community agencies that offer free, universal home visits by license Early Childhood Family Education specialists to expectant, adopting, and parenting families providing parenting support, developmental guidance, resources, and connections to community resources.  

Hennepin County Helping Us Grow (HUG) Website 

Women Infants, and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) 

WIC offers eligible pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding individuals with nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals, and food benefits.  

Women Infants, and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) Website

Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition  

The Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition is a volunteer-led nonprofit collaboration with local coalition and community partners across the state to promote breastfeeding equity and support families through advocacy, education, toolkits, training, webinars, and resources.  

Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition Website

Contact Us

Location & Contact

Location
CARE Center, ES 118
Email 
CARECenter@nhcc.edu  
Phone
763-493-07554

Hours

In-Person and Virtual 
Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Campus Hours

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